Agha Engineering is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated graduate Hydrology & Hydraulics EIT to join our team in our growing Houston, Texas office.
As a Hydrology & Hydraulics EIT, this position will primarily be responsible for assisting with projects within our Water Resources group. On a daily basis, this position will perform hydrologic and hydraulic studies for flood control projects, storm water drainage systems, master drainage plans, and highway drainage systems. A successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field with an emphasis in Water Resources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Perform a variety of clearly defined assignments that require the application of standard design engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
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Use prescribed methods, apply techniques to specific civil engineering projects
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Read/interpret surveys and research design options.
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Responsible for writing and creating technical project reports.
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Work in projects that include hydrology and hydraulic modeling.
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Support mid and senior level engineers to complete planning, research preliminary design, and may be required to perform detailed design H&H modeling tasks.
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Assist with the preparation of documentation including plans, maps, drawings, reports, data spreadsheets, specifications, supporting documents and permit applications.
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Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Perform other duties as needed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, with emphasis in Water Resources from an accredited four-year college or university.
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Must have passed the FE exam and obtained Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
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2 + years of experience in Water Resources.
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Basic working knowledge of standard software for hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, including USACE HEC Software (HEC-HMS, HEC-GeoHMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-GeoRAS, HEC-DSS), SWMM, and ESRI ArcGIS.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive compensation
- Flexibility and positive work/life balance
- Challenging and innovative projects
- Employee referral program
- Professional development
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Maternity Leave, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Simple IRA retirement savings plan + Employer Match